{"id":2773,"date":"2022-03-23T14:41:33","date_gmt":"2022-03-23T14:41:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.supremewellnessrecovery.com\/?page_id=2773"},"modified":"2023-02-01T20:03:41","modified_gmt":"2023-02-01T20:03:41","slug":"cognitive-behavioral-therapy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.supremewellnessrecovery.com\/services\/cognitive-behavioral-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Cognitive Behavioral Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"

CBT at Supreme Wellness Recovery<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/header>

CBT is an important part of the addiction treatment programs at the Supreme Wellness Recovery centers in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

This type of therapy is useful for those in recovery because it helps them examine the ways they think and act and empowers them to change their behaviors to support long-term recovery from a substance use disorder.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

What Is CBT<\/b> ?<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/header>
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At its core, CBT is a type of talk therapy. It is based on the principles of behaviorism, a psychological theory founded on the belief that our behaviors are all created through conditioning.<\/p>\n

For example, behaviorism suggests you put the dishes away after dinner because you were conditioned to do just that, either by positive conditioning (praise) or negative conditioning (punishment for not getting the job done). It does not take into account reasons like enjoying neatness or saving time by having a clean kitchen.<\/p>\n

Few therapists adhere to the ideas of strict behaviorism today. Most mental health experts understand that human behavior is a combination of environmental stimuli, genetics, experiences, internal thought patterns, and physical abilities. However, as a tool for treating addiction, CBT is of great value.<\/p>\n

First, CBT helps those in recovery understand how they think about the world, themselves, and other people.<\/p>\n

Second, it helps them see how their thoughts affect their actions. If you can change your thoughts, you can change your actions. This perspective gives hope to the millions of people living with a substance abuse disorder by focusing on the patterns of thoughts and behaviors that lead to substance use.<\/p>\n

Some types of talk therapy focus on the past. While that is also helpful in the overall journey of healing, CBT is more concerned with the present. Therapists who employ CBT believe that it doesn\u2019t matter how you\u2019ve behaved in the past; what matters is how you are behaving now.<\/p>\n

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is particularly helpful for those with co-occurring disorders, including the following:<\/p>\n